The Sistas Returning For A Fourth Season While A Five Part Documentary On Murder Inc Records Launch On BET Africa - July 2022 Highlights

DJ ZINHLE: THE UNEXPECTED S2
SATURDAY AT 19:30
PREMIERES 26 JULY

Meet DJ Zinhle as she throws the curtain of her life open. Get to know the woman behind into music, the businesses and products that's loved by many.

TYLER PERRY'S SISTAS KEYS S4
WEDNESDAY AT 22:00
PREMIERES 6 JULY

Sistas follows a group of single Black women navigating the complexities of love, careers, friendship, and family in the modern world of social media and unrealistic relationship goals.

 

MURDER INC
TUESDAY AT 22:00
PREMIERES 12 JULY

Featuring Ivr Gotti And Ja Rule, the five part docu-series event will narrate the untold tale of the rise sudden fall and redemption of Murder Inc. Records.

RAP CITY
THURSDAY AT 22:00
PREMIERES 28 JULY

Various guest hosts share the newest music videos. DJs from across the country and the most popular current and iconic rappers

 

Continuing shows include Family Business S3 every Thursday at 22:00, Culture Code every Saturday at 19:30, UBettina Wethu every Monday to Thursday at 18:00, Nedbank Money Challenge: Family Edition every Saturday at 19:00 and Love & Listing S2 every Tuesday at 22:00.

Could Comedy Central, BET And MTV Be On The Chopping Block As Paramount Network Rolls Out In Asia?

Paramount+ is scheduled to launch in Africa later in 2023 and questions amount to the fate of the current linear offering available on DStv and several other pay-tv outlets within the market.

Although, Paramount (at the time ViacomCBS) expressed no interest in closing their linear offering as seen with The Walt Disney Company. It doesn't really take out the possibility that perhaps they'll close down only a few channels before the rest follow due to the rise in streaming.

As seen in other markets, Paramount has been reducing the amount of linear channels mostly brands that leverage repeats or other old programming even channels with less views are put on a pedestal.

 

 

As I've browsed in the linear offering for Paramount Africa there's about 4 channels which need saving or could be Paramount+ next appetizer and it goes as follows:

Comedy Central - before the overseas counterpart become an animation channel, Comedy Central features old shows like The Big Bang Theory, Two And A Half Men, Friends and Modern Family and fast forward to 2022 they remain attached to those programs.

BET - my least favourite amongst the three continues to build their existence from other brands. If you're not watching a program from a rival station then you're getting a mashup of Comedy Central, MTV and not long ago Nickelodeon.

 

 

MTV - although it has the same flaws as the other two mentioned channels. It builds itself on originality I mean you have shows like Catfish, Ridiculousness, Just Tattoo Of Us and Ex On The Beach but what's sad about this brand is the overshadowing particularly with MTV Base.

Also not long ago, the social pages of Comedy Central Asia is being phased out for Paramount Network which not long ago was terminated in some parts of Europe. The brand was said to be a flagship channel for drama series and sitcoms but with Paramount+ all that fell into the cracks.

Paramount in Africa had at the one point thought of including the channel in their portfolio but not much was done at the time and from what experts speculated if the brand were fortunate enough to launch it would be no different to Asia of replacing channels.

From another site's perspective, they targeted MTV for Paramount Network for the reasons mentioned above overshadowing but from my perspective what if the brand wanted bigger bait in this case, Comedy Central.

 

What if MTV and Comedy Central were to merge to form Paramount Network or another brand like Spike with few MTV series forming part of MTV Base and BET's offering.

This supposed channel can have a large chunk of MTV as there's a lot of originals on there with Trevor Noah being the star attraction and somewhere along the line a 2 hour block for sitcoms with 1 hour for drama series and movies allocated when needed.

I mean the concept could help reduce the level of repetition amongst stations. In the end, the decision is entirely up to Paramount if they want to repeat Friends for another 10-20 years let them as others move to streamers or find other means of entertainment.

 

But again the idea of them possibly reducing channels hasn't left my mind. What if the reason for the slow terminations had something to do with the ongoing rollout of Paramount+.

Most of the international content in Africa is often referred to as (EMEA - Europe, Middle East and Africa) and whenever the A hits something always happens sometimes the A is the first to undergo those changes even before EME but when new merchandise comes in we're often the last ones to get it.

Roundups #54: The Wendy Williams Show Is Reportedly Dead, Fenty Beauty Expands To Africa And Katy Perry Lands The Lead Role In Melody

Wendy is nowhere in site

Wendy Williams insists she's getting her show back despite getting replaced by Sherri Shepherd. It’s hard to say goodbye to Wendy Williams for some staffers at her eponymous talk show, while others are ready to move on with Sherri Shepherd.

“There’s talk [of how to say goodbye] and a lot of people on staff feel like there should be a tribute to [Wendy] or some kind of farewell,” an insider revealed.

 

Shepherd will inherit most of Williams’ production staff when her show debuts in September. And while it’s not confirmed, Shepherd is expected to guest host the last episodes of Williams’ show, which “makes it awkward because she’s the one replacing her,” the first source said.

Rihanna's makeup line expands to Africa

Over the years, the luxury beauty products have been sold anywhere else but the African continent. And this is not an omission that the singer and beauty entrepreneur has been unaware of. Well, it turns out she is finally ready to rectify that.

Earlier in the month, she announced the products would be launched in the following countries from May 27th: Nigeria, South Africa, Ghana, Botswana, Kenya, Zimbabwe, Namibia and Zambia.

 

Rihanna is now seeking to tap into the demand. And there is every indication that the products will sell out. After all, the celebrity is wildly popular across African countries, with millions of fans who will be influenced to patronise. The Fenty Beauty products will be competing with both local and other international beauty brands.

Katy Perry is working with the studio behind Miraculous

Singer/songwriter Katy Perry will star as the title character in Melody, an animated musical feature created, directed and produced by Jeremy Zag. Cross Creek’s Tyler Thompson will produce alongside Perry, Zag and Michael Gracey, The Greatest Showman director who helmed the upcoming big budget animated film Ladybug & Cat Noir Awakening, done by Zag’s Zagtoons.

 

In this musical adventure, Melody is a kind-hearted, insecure singer who must overcome the evil plans of Rose Stellar, a jealous wicked pop queen who has vowed to destroy her. Set against the backdrop of New York City, Melody will take audiences on an adventure of song, laughter and heroic quest. In her arsenal, Melody has seven musical notes that set her apart and have magical qualities and help guide her moral compass. Perry is writing and performing songs for the film, and sparked to the themes of self-discovery and self belief that is key to the fulfillment of life dreams like the one she is living.

Here Are The Four Developments Coming To BET Africa - May & June 2022 Highlights

FAMILY BUSINESS S2
Carl Weber’s “The Family Business” is based on the New York Times best-selling crime drama series and follows the Duncans, an upstanding tight knit family that, by day, owns and operates an exotic car dealership in New York. By night, their business activities are more illicit in nature.
THURSDAY  AT 22:00
PREMIERE 05 MAY 2022
06 EPS X60’

 

THE HAMPTONS
The show is a new family drama set in the quaint town of Sag Harbor, known as “The Black Hamptons,” in Long Island, NY. From luxury communities to historic beachfront enclaves, the story will follow the brewing feud between the ‘Brittons’ and the ‘Johnsons,’ where the difference between old and new money is very apparent.
TUESDAY  AT 22:00
PREMIERE 14 JUNE 2022
04 EPS X 60’

BET AWARDS PRE-SHOW
MONDAY, 27 JUNE AT 02:00,
REPEATS,27 JUNE AT 19:00
01 EPS X 180’

 

BET AWARDS
MONDAY, 27 JUNE AT 03:00,
REPEATS,27 JUNE AT 20:00
01 EPS X 180’

Continuing programmes include The Oval S3 - Wednesdays at 22:00 CAT, Culture Capsule - Saturdays at 19:30, UBettina Wethu - Mondays to Thursdays at 21:30, All Of Us S1 to S3 - Mondays to Fridays at 22:00, and Love & Listing S1 and S2 - Tuesdays at 22:00.

Roundups #29: Viewers On e.tv Can Sigh In Relief As Isono Is NOT Coming For Durban Gen's Head, Noxolo Preps Her Wedding Gown In Qhayiya Phato's Novel That Is Sure To Leave You Spellbound And If You're Looking For A Little Fear Factor And Wipeout Tune Into Kicking And Screaming On eReality

Isono has got another head

Earlier in the week, it was reported that e.tv picked up rights to BET's first local telenovela Isono and will be launching a new drama titled, The Black Door in place of Imbewu apparently.

The ideology was that both dramas would fill up the slot of two of the four local dramas seen on e.tv but that's not the case.

According to sources, the series will fill up the 8:30 slot on weeknights which is home to shows such as the 3 Chicago series, Magnum Pi and NCIS: Los Angeles and is currently vacant for the third season of the military drama S.W.A.T.

Also read:
- eExtra, eMovies, eMovies Extra and eToonz to stop airing on DStv
- Dokter Ali S2 coming in April to eExtra
- The Daughter-In-Law coming soon to Zee World while a repeat of The Vow debuts on Zee One
- Unforseen Love, Bold and Beautiful and Destined Love coming soon to Star Life
- Balaji Telefilms unveils new content possibly for Glow TV, Zee One, eExtra and Star Life
- Should eReality merge with News And Sport?
- Why MultiChoice is scrapping the eMedia channels?
- Doodsondes returning for a fourth season on eExtra
- Saloni and East Meets West coming soon to SABC 2

Meaning viewers will be losing another international slot or at least until Isono has paid its dues.

Qhayiya Phato on his upcoming novel Noxolo The Bride

The aspiring artist who has been in a long time fan of eMedia Investments has begun work on a novel, Noxolo The Bride which follows the ups and downs of the titular character and her groom to be Sandile.

Both with triggered pasts, the two embark on a journey of self discovery as they hit a few potholes along the way which will test their commitment towards one another.

Get ready for more high popping adrenaline

eReality, South Africa's most popular reality channel available seen on the Openview platform offers a mix of local and international content has acquired rights to the 2017 competition series Kicking And Screaming.

Also read:
- SABC Encore and SABC Children channel might be in development
- SABC wants to launch a second sports channel
- The Estate could be on the chopping block
- News And Sport set to go off air on Openview by the end of March
- Trollstopia coming soon to e.tv
- Could Zee One be rebranding soon?
- The Homemaker, The Accidental Mayor and Happily Ever After coming soon to Star Life
- No free eVOD data on MTN
- A Promise Of Love coming soon to Glow TV
- Racing240 expands to Openview this April

The cast is composed 10 teams of two, one member of the team being a professional survivalist and one being an everyday person. They explore the wilderness which is filled with dangerous animals, raging rivers, hunger and extreme weathers.

The winning team at the end of the season split a $500,000 prize.

Kicking And Screaming is executive produced by Matt Kunitz ("Wipeout", "Fear Factor"), in association with Lionsgate Television. The series airs 22 March at 8:05pm.

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Imbewu And Durban Gen CANCELLED??? As e.tv Acquires Broadcasting Rights To BET's Isono And Launches A New Telenovela The Black Door

There's so many cancellations afoot on eMedia Investments such as the retrenchment of staff at e.tv News which will see the axing of the News And Sport channel on Openview and the renewed partnership with MultiChoice which will see the end of their 4 additional channels as eNCA remains exclusive to DStv.

According to sources, the red company is said to launch the following titles in the month of April on e.tv:

• Isono (from BET)
• The Black Door (new telenovela)

As far as one is concerned there's no series ending in the next month on eExtra on top of being the kykNET of eMedia Investments with a dash of Zee TV. Don't think such content would actually suit the primetime offering on the channel.

Also read:
- eExtra, eMovies, eMovies Extra and eToonz to stop airing on DStv
- Dokter Ali S2 coming in April to eExtra
- The Daughter-In-Law coming soon to Zee World while a repeat of The Vow debuts on Zee One
- Should eReality merge with News And Sport?
- Why MultiChoice is scrapping the eMedia channels?
- Doodsondes returning for a fourth season on eExtra
- Saloni and East Meets West coming soon to SABC 2

As mentioned above, eMedia Investments has been or seen some major cutbacks so if anything these series will likely replace as opposed to boost the current offering seen on their stations.

Just like eExtra, even e.tv has a complicated schedule making it almost impossible to open a gap for these two without removing something else.

e.tv currently houses four local dramas, Scandal has the most views so I doubt that one is going anywhere, Imbewu and House Of Zwide are leading at #2 and #3 with Durban Gen floating within the top 10.

Durban Gen is likely dead at this point so it all goes down to House Of Zwide and Imbewu. If you take viewership into account then House Of Zwide gets the boot but if you had to look at duration then you have Imbewu.

It could explain the timeslot for The Black Door, one of the crew members posted a pic which doesn't give out a release date but mention the series airs weekdays at 21:30 and House Of Zwide began last year so it makes all the more sense to can Imbewu.

Also read:
- SABC wants to launch a second sports channel
- The Estate could be on the chopping block
- News And Sport set to go off air on Openview by the end of March
- Could Zee One be rebranding soon?
- The Homemaker, The Accidental Mayor and Happily Ever After coming soon to Star Life
- No free eVOD data on MTN
- A Promise Of Love coming soon to Glow TV
- Racing240 expands to Openview this April

Isono replacing Durban Gen doesn't surprise me the least bit I mean the timeslot has been struggling to lure viewers. Durban Gen changed that but it too had a bit of a slip up where one month it would rank at #4 and another drop by #6 while maintaining its position in the top 10.

Here's some details on the two series:

• Isono
Set in the township of Vosloorus, the series focuses on Gabriel (Bohang Moeko), a heroic son born into a dysfunctional family, who finds strength within him to stand up against Mary Ndlovu (Nthati Moshesh), a powerful and evil matriarch who would do anything to serve her own needs.

Genre: Crime, Thriller

• The Black Door
More details will be available soon aside from the timeslot it might be produced by Sloot Jozi Entertainment.

Genre: Telenovela

Also read:
- What to possibly expect on SABC's streaming service?
- eVOD free data promotion was meant to end in January
- Balaji Telefilms unveils new content possibly for Glow TV, Zee One, eExtra and Star Life
- SABC Encore being used for sports
- Trollstopia coming soon to e.tv

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Roundups #19: Soweto TV Broadcasts The 2022 Edition Of Beer Buffet Festival, The Casagrandes Has Been Cancelled After Three Seasons By Nickelodeon And The Wendy Williams Show Comes To A Close With The Last Episode Airing In June

Soweto TV is bringing the beer to your TV screen

The cider Tequila festival is a musical, education and cider showcasing event that aims at bringing cider lovers together to enjoy one consumption. Taking place in Soweto, the centralised location of June 1976 uprising.

The showcase allows Cider companies to bring their stalls to one venue and compete for clients. This will allow them to do onsite research in terms of buying power, substitute product and their direct competition.

The event will be held at Soweto Cricket Oval from 26 March at 10am to 27 March at 12am featuring guests like De Mthuda, Mlindo the Vocalist, Killa Punch, Philharmonic, Simple Tone, Lizwi, Thee Mbali, Mdu AKA TRP, Lady GP, Thoknique, Bluelle, Nyiko Best, Nyiko the Great and Cakes.

It's over and out for The Casagrandes

Nickelodeon has reportedly canceled the network's hit animated series The Casagrandes after three seasons despite rave reviews and loyal followings. The series follows the dynamics of a multi-generational Latino family that lives under one roof.

The third and final season of The Casagrandes is slated to air on Nickelodeon this year. Althgough the series isn't being renewed for a fourth season, characters from The Casagrandes will continue to appear on The Loud House, the show it was spun-off from, a network spokesperson told Axios.

The show debuted in 2019 and will air a total of 60 episodes by the end of its run.

The Wendy Williams Show ends in June

Created and hosted by Wendy Williams, The Wendy Williams Show is a prominent syndicated talk show that first aired in July 2008 and garnered positive reviews from the audience. As Williams took some time off the show during the 13th season of the show due to some health issues, the makers are now ending the show. The makers also revealed the name of the new show that they will be returning with a new host.

According to Lovebscott, it was revealed that The Wendy Williams Show, hosted by Wendy Williams was coming to an end in June 2022. The sources close to the team told the outlet that the producers informed them about the show getting cancelled at the end of June and further added that they immediately hired everyone in the team to work on their new Sherri show.

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February 2022 On ViacomCBS Africa | New Series Alert: Girls Cruise And Being Joel Corry Debut On BET And MTV | A Load Of Series Return On Nickelodeon This Month | Stunts, Specials And More

Comedy Central:

SEASON 1
BOB HEARTS ABISHOLA
WEEKDAYS FROM 01 FEBRUARY@ 21:00
Bob's life takes an interesting turn when he meets his Nigerian nurse, Abishola, and begins to fall madly in love with her.

SEASON 7
MOM
WEEKDAYS FROM 15 FEBRUARY @ 21:00
Following the sudden death of a friend–and A.A. member–Christy and Bonnie look for ways to honor her memory. Christy tries to embrace positivity after having a meltdown and Bonnie gets a glimpse of what Adam was like before his accident. Bonnie and Adam go on a double date with Jill and Andy.

SEASON 2
SOUTH SIDE
SATURDAYS FROM 12 FEBRUARY @ 22:00
Two mischievous friends, after completing their graduation from a community college, dream to establish and succeed in business while working at a rent-to-own shop. The new season provides a lot of wacky situations reminiscent of “It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia,” which isn’t a bad thing.

Also read:
- The first batch of drama series coming to M-Net, 1Magic and Showmax
- The last FOX Life available in the United States closes down in March
- Upcoming programming for Telemundo Africa
- February on WildEarth
- tvN pushing to become a permanent linear channel in Africa
- Decisions replaces Case Closed on Telemundo
- Baby TV could be on the chopping block
- 2022 on HBO Max including Peacemaker and a Batman Christmas special
- 2022 on Paramount+ includes new season of iCarly, Star Trek: Lower Decks and Why Women Kill

SPECIAL
ILANA GLAZER PRESENTS COMEDY ON EARTH
SUNDAY 13 FEBRUARY @ 22:00
Curated by Ilana Glazer, this special captures New York City in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic through the lens of some of the finest comics working today, doing virtual stand-up sets and more.

THE DAILY SHOW
TUESDAY - FRIDAY 1 FEBRUARY @ 23:30
Host Trevor Noah delivers satirical news related to the international and American political matters in an entertaining way.

BET:

THE OVAL S3
WEDNESDAY 2 FEBRUARY AT 21:30
Written, directed and executive produced by Tyler Perry, "The Oval" is a political drama series on BET. It tells the story of U.S President Hunter Franklin and first lady Victoria Franklin, a power- hungry interracial couple, who present a perfect facade to the world while indulging in wildly scandal.

GIRLS CRUISE S1
TUESDAY 1ST FEBRUARY AT 21:30
Music icon Lil' Kim is joined by Mýa, Chilli, Pretty Vee, B. Simone, Tiffany Panhilason and Charly `Char' Defrancesco on the vacation of a lifetime. The girls go on a journey of self- exploration and sisterhood while taking a glamorous cruise through the high seas of the Caribbean.

BLACK-ISH S6
TUESDAY 1 FEBRUARY AT 21:00
A man tries to get his family to mingle with the neighbours and form a rapport with them in an effort to fit in and find his place in society.

ALL OF US
TUESDAY 1 FEBRUARY AT 20:30
Robert James, a divorced entertainment reporter, lives with his son Robert and fiancee Tia. He tries to befriend his ex- wife Neesee, with whom he shares Robert's custody.

Continuing shows: The Wendy Williams Show S13 and Sistas S4

Also read:
- TelkomOne reportedly adds two channels: Toonami and Boing
- Upcoming programming for Cartoonito in Europe, Middle East and Africa
- The Violence coming soon to Cape Town TV
- National Geographic Kids Africa launches in 2022
- Animated series coming to Cartoon Network, Netflix and a variety of other platforms in 2022
- As Africa await for their Disney Channels to close in 2024 Latin America starts with Star Life, National Geographic Wild, Disney XD and FX Movies
- Henry Danger movie is in development

MTV:

BEING JOEL CORRY S1
WEDNESDAY 2 FEBRUARY 2022 AT 22:00 CAT
Joel Corry has exploded onto the world stage, and summer 2021 is going to be his biggest yet...In 'Being Joel Corry',MTV will be there every step of the way, going behind the scenes as Joel takes his next steps as a Platinum-selling artist.

JERSEY SHORE FAMILY VACATION S5
MONDAY 7 FEBRUARY 2022 AT 22:00 CAT
The cast of Jersey Shore swore they would always do a vacation together. Now, five years, five kids, three marriages, and who knows how many GTL sessions later, the gang is back together and on vacation in a swanky house in Miami Beach.

MTV Base:

Continuing shows: Spanking New Premieres, SA Hits Countdown, Top 10 Street Anthems and Touching Base

Nickelodeon:

STUNT
DANGER GENERATION
MONDAY 22 JANUARY – FRIDAY 06 FEBRUARY AT 15:00 CAT
Captain Man has a new crew of superhero sidekicks, - Danger Force. Captain Man and Schwoz create a fake school to train the kids to harness their uncontrollable farmers to fight crime.

UNFILTERED S2
MONDAY 7 FEBRUARY
New game show where celebrities hide behind hilarious 3D animated characters and it's up to our panel to ask questions, gather clues, and play games to correctly

NEW EPISODES
TYLER PERRY'S YOUNG DYLAN S2
MONDAY 14 FEBRUARY AT 13:35 CAT
When Young Dylan's grandmother decides to send him to live with her affluent son's family, the Wilson family is turned upside down as lifestyles clash between a hip hop star and his stuffy cousins.

NEW EPISODES
RUGRATS
MONDAY 21 FEBRUARY AT 16:00 CAT
A reinvention of the beloved 90s cartoon, Rugrats follows a group of adventurous babies as they discover the big world around them. Lead by Tommy Pickles, this toddler crew explores the world from their pint- sized and wildly imaginative perspective.

KIDS CHOICE AWARDS ABU DHABI 2022
SEASON
MONDAY 21 FEBRUARY AT 15:00 CAT
New game show where celebrities hide behind hilarious 3D animated characters and it's up to our panel to ask questions, gather clues, and play games to correctly.

NEW EPISODES
THE LOUD HOUSE
The series revolves around the chaotic everyday life of a boy named Lincoln Loud, who is the middle child and only son in a large family of 11 children. It is set in a fictional town in southeastern Michigan called Royal Woods.

Continuing shows: SpongeBob SquarePants and Valentine's Day Stunt

Also read:
- February on Da Vinci Kids
- Nurses coming in February to Telemundo Africa
- February on The Home Channel
- Nicktoons upcoming series Big Nate debuts on Paramount+ this February
- Why VH1 Classic was terminated on DStv?
- Xtreme Football League returns in 2023, could SuperSport perhaps get it?
- February on Curiosity Channel
- Moon Knight debuts this March on Disney+
- Jessica's Big Little World and Work It Out Wombat coming soon to Cartoonito and PBS Kids respectively

Nick Jr:

WEEKEND MUSIC STUNT WITH THE BEAT BUDS
EPISODES: Paw Patrol S2 210a, S4 423a, S6 607a | Blue’s Clues & You S1 109,205 | Peppa Pig S1 #116, Bubble Guppies S3 #314
SATURDAY & SUNDAY | 05 - 06 JANUARY
AT 13:00 CAT
Best friends and musical partners since the age of six, Jonny and Matty share a love of music.

NEW EPISODES
BLAZE AND THE MONSTER MACHINES S6
SATURDAY & SUNDAY FROM 12 FEBRUARY
AT 05:15 CAT
Blaze and the Monster Machines is a CG interactive preschool series about Blaze, the world's greatest monster truck, and his best buddy and driver, a boy named AJ.

PEPPA PIG MARATHON
SATURDAY 19 FEBRUARY AT 13:00 CAT
Every day is an adventure for Peppa Pig! With her family and friends there's always something to smile about, and a whole world of things to discover!

Continuing shows: The Adventures Of Paddington

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Insidus Content Roundups #2: Bel-Air A Reboot Of The Fresh Prince Of Bel-Air Streaming February 13th On Peacock And Nicktoons Upcoming Series Big Nate Streaming February 17th On Paramount+ Alongside The Fairly OddParents Live-Action Comedy This March

Ever wondered how Will Smith's life was as a kid now is your chance

Bel-Air is an upcoming American drama streaming television series developed by Will Smith and Morgan Cooper. The series follows Will Smith's complicated journey from the streets of West Philadelphia to the gated mansions of Bel-Air.

It is a reboot of the sitcom The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air and is based on Cooper's short fan film of the same name. It stars Jabari Banks, Adrian Holmes, Cassandra Freeman, Olly Sholotan, Coco Jones, Akira Akbar, Jimmy Akingbola, Jordan L. Jones, and Simone Joy Jones.

Also read:
- Kevin 11 series waiting to be get picked up by Cartoon Network and HBO Max
- Why the outdated music brand VH1 Classic was terminated on DStv?
- Could fan made Cartoon Network logo be the future logo for the channel?
- Rio 3 and Ice Age 7 are currently in development for Disney+
- 2022 on Disney+ ahead of launch in South Africa
- Boomerang reportedly closing down across Europe, Middle East and Africa
- Could Galactic: KND be in the works for Cartoon Network and HBO Max?

The series is set to premiere on Peacock on February 13, 2022.

Big Nate is heading to the big screens

Big Nate is an upcoming American computer-animated streaming television series based on the comic strip and book series of the same name by Lincoln Peirce. It follows the adventures of titular protagonist, alongside his friends, in sixth grade.

The series was unveiled through a press statement last year at the MultiChoice Showcase. It is being slated to air later in the year on Nicktoons and debuts February 17th on Paramount+.

Also read:
- Animated series coming to Cartoon Network, Netflix and a variety of other platforms in 2022
- New Bleach anime launches in October
- As Africa await for their Disney Channels to close in 2024 Latin America starts with Star Life, National Geographic Wild, Disney XD and FX Movies
- Alice's Wonderland Bakery commence in February on Disney Junior USA
- A new Winnie The Pooh animated series is coming to Disney+

Paramount+ pretending that A Fairly Odd Summer didn't exist

The Fairly OddParents is an upcoming American live action animated streaming television series based on the Nickelodeon series of the same name set to premiere on Paramount+ in March 2022.

Picking up years after the original series ended, the new series will follow Timmy Turner's cousin, Vivian "Viv" Turner, and her new stepbrother, Roy Ragland, as they navigate life in Dimmsdale with the help of their fairy godparents, Cosmo and Wanda.

Also read:
- 2022 on HBO Max including Peacemaker and a Batman Christmas special
- Disney+ greenlit several African animation
- African Animation Network partners up with Baboon Animation
- 2022 on Paramount+ includes new season of iCarly, Star Trek: Lower Decks and Why Women Kill
- Upcoming programming for Cartoonito in Europe, Middle East and Africa
- National Geographic Kids Africa launches in 2022
- More new series coming to Cartoon Network, Nickelodeon and many more

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Paramount+ New Series And Movies Coming In 2022 Some Of Which Will Likely Surface Comedy Central, MTV, BET And Nickelodeon

Paramount+ is still rolling out in more regions and there's no specific timeframe on when viewers will be able to view the content. Here's the list of content launching on the platform in the coming year:

Halo
Halo is set to follow "an epic 26th-century conflict between humanity and an alien threat known as the Covenant. Halo will weave deeply drawn personal stories with action, adventure and a richly imagined vision of the future."

Star Trek: Strange New Worlds
The series follows Captain Christopher Pike and the crew of the starship USS Enterprise as they explore new worlds throughout the galaxy during the decade before Star Trek: The Original Series.

The Fairly OddParents
Picking up years after the original series ended, the new series will follow Timmy Turner's cousin, Vivian "Viv" Turner, and her new stepbrother, Roy Ragland, as they navigate life in Dimmsdale with the help of their fairy godparents, Cosmo and Wanda.

Frasier
Nicole Clemens said, exclusively to Paramount+." The new series will have everything you love about the original: Coziness, great writing, and of course a cast led by multi-Emmy winner, Kelsey Grammer. It's nostalgic and contemporary all at once."

Miss Fallaci Takes America
The show which is the first Italian original for the network will portray Fallaci's early years in Hollywood before he became a legendary war correspondent known for his explosive personality.

Stories from the Beautiful Game

Couples Therapy
Couples Therapy is a revealing, critically acclaimed docuseries that makes the hidden world of relationships not so hidden.

The Bridge Australia
A group of strangers live in the wild and work as one to build a bridge to reach a life changing prize.

Other titles include Big Nate and Stories From The Beautiful. On the movie front, there's a drama film Hush, Hush and the sports film Fantasy Football while South Park launches two more films.

List of animated series: click here

Returning shows:

The Good Fight
Star Trek: Picard
Why Women Kill
iCarly
Star Trek: Lower Decks
Kamp Koral: Spongebob’s Under Years
Star Trek Prodigy
Rugrats

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January 2022 On ViacomCBS Africa | New Series Alert For Comedy Central And BET Including The Canadian Edition Of Roast Battle And Half Hour Clip Show I Love Us | New Seasons Of The Smurfs And Peppa Pig Airs On Nickelodeon And Nick Jr | MTV Shuga Documentary Returns To MTV Base | More

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Comedy Central:

IMPRACTICAL JOKERS SEASON 13
WEEKDAYS FROM 24 JANUARY @ 22:00
Four friends challenge each other with a series of awkward and outrageous dares. If any of the four refuses to complete a dare, he loses and mustendure punishment.

THE OTHER TWO SEASON 2
SATURDAYS FROM 08 JANUARY @ 22:00
Former "Saturday Night Live" head writers Chris Kelly and Sarah Schneider are the creative forces behind "The Other Two," a scripted series centered around two siblings desperately seeking their lot in life. Aspiring actor, Cary, is struggling to land better auditions than "Man at Party Who Smells Fart," while his sister Brooke is simply struggling in general. As they work toward self-improvement, their lives are turned upside-down when their teenage brother, Chase, becomes an internet sensation overnight.

THE DAILY SHOW SEASON 27
TUESDAY - FRIDAY TBC @ 23:30
The Daily Show returns with a brand-new season. Join Trevor Noah and his team as they take a satirical sideswipe at the latest in news and current affairs. Emmy Award winning irreverence from Comedy Central.

ROAST BATTLE CANADA SEASON 1
SUNDAYS FROM 09 JANUARY @ 22:00
Two pairs of Canadian comics hurl ruthless jokes at each other in hopes of coming out unscathed and crowned the victor by a distinguished panel of judges.

BET:

SISTAS S4
STARTS THURSDAY 13 JANUARY AT 22:00
The one-hour drama follows a group of single black females as they navigate their “complicated love life,” careers, and friendship through the ups and downs of living in a modern world of social media and unrealistic relationship goals.Tyler Perrytakes viewers on an exhilarating ride of emotions and gut-busting predicaments that will test the ladies’ long-standing friendship. This band of women, intertwined with their newfound relationships, must navigate this new-age dating scene as they continue to search for love in their 30’s.

I LOVE US S1
STARTS THURSDAY 20 JANUARY AT 21:30
I LOVE US is a half-hour clip show like RIDICULOUSNESS. I LOVE US will flip the script by offering the Black perspective with an elevated level of comedy that avoids the obvious.

BET ORIGNAL-TWENTIES SEASON 2
THURSDAYS AT 21:30 FROM 27 DEC 18 X 30
Media Award-nominated series, follows ‘Hattie,’ a masculine-presenting queer Black woman in her twenties and her two straight best friends, as they try to find their footing in life, love, and the professional world in Los Angeles. BET will premiere a new half-hour series touching on key themes explored in “Twenties” titled “Twenties After-Show With B. Scott.” The after-show will provide candid commentary and insights into some of the characters’ mishaps and successes. B. Scottwill be joined by the cast and an esteemed roster of guests including voices from the Black LGBTQ+ community that haven’t always been given a platform to share their personal experiences.

BLACKISH S6
STARTS 13 JANUARY
MON-FRI AT 21:30
23EPS X 30’
The series revolves around Dre, portrayed by Anthony Anderson, a family man who struggles with finding his cultural identity while raising his kids in a white neighborhoodwith his wife, Bow (Tracee Ellis Ross).

ALL OF US
STARTS 13 JANUARY
MON-FRI AT 20:00
88EPS X 30’
Robert James, a divorced entertainment reporter, lives with his son Robert and fiancée Tia. He tries to befriend his ex-wife Neesee, with whom he shares Robert's custody.

Continuing shows include Game's People Play S2, Inside Life With Erica S1, The Wendy Williams Show S13 and The Black Tax S2.

MTV:

Celeb Ex In The City season 2 and the weekend marathon of Catfish continue in 2022.

MTV Base:
NEWSISH
WEDNESDAY 19 JANUARY AT 16:30 CAT
Watch as MTV BASE goes hard on all the crazy stories and events that are going down now. The Culture Squad keeping you locked!

YO! MTV RAPS UNCAPPED
WEDNESDAY 19 JANUARY AT 16:30 CAT
The ultimate hip hop show hosted by TshegoKoke, the show will dive deep into what’s happening in the game, interview the voices within it and provide a stage for the talent to shine.

MTV BASE ROUNDTABLE
THURSDAY – FRIDAY 27 & 28 JANUARY AT 17:30 CAT
The most talked about and highly anticipated MTV Base Roundtable is back for 2021 and promises to be fireworks and sparks, join some of the leading voices in entertainment and music as they discuss the year that was and look at the biggest moments and highlights made by artists this year.

MTV SHUGA: WHAT MAKES A MAN
TUESDAY – 18 JANUARY @ 21:30CAT
This documentary film captures a cross country road trip by Ayanda Makayi, as he goes on an exploration into what it means to be man in South Africa today.

Baselines and Double Tap continues in 2022.

Nickelodeon:

THUNDER-NOONS STUNT
03 To 07 January Thundergirl Stunt
10 To 14 January Max-ium Power Stunt
17 To 21 January Dr. Colloso Takes Over Stunt
24 To 28 January Dark Mayhem Strikes Again Stunt
WEEKDAYS 03 TO 28 JANUARY FROM 17:15
What's more awesome than a superhero? An entire family of 'em! Meet the Thundermans, a not- so average family whose #1 concern is trying to keep their super-human quirks under wraps and lead a normal life.
Difficult much? You betcha! Especially when the two oldest siblings -- Phoebe and Max -- share a healthy rivalry that's turbocharged by their top-notch powers! Yup, this whole 'fitting-in' business may just take a little longer than expected...

THE SMURFS SEASON 1
NEW EPISODES | #111-113
The Smurfs are back and Smurfier than even! Join these beloved blue characters as they go on ALL NEW adventures that will push the charm, absurdity, and humor of the original series to even greater heights! Smurf we go!
WEEKDAYS FROM 10 TO 14 JANUARY AT 16:25

DANGER GENERATION STUNT
WEEKENDS FROM 22 JANUARY TO 06 FEBRUARY AT 15:10
HENRY DANGER S5 #535-537; DANGER FORCE S1 #102, 105-106, 108-109
Captain Man has a new crew of superhero sidekicks - Danger Force. Captain Man and Schwoz create a fake school to train the kids to harness their uncontrollable superpowers to fight crime.

KAMP KORAL
NEW EPISODES | #113, 107-111, 112B
Join SpongeBob and his Pals as they spend the summer building underwater campfires, catching wild jellyfish, and swimming in Lake Yuckymuck at the craziest camp in the kelp forest, Kamp Koral.
WEEKDAYS FROM 24 JANUARY TO 04 FEBRUARY AT 16:00

Nick Jr:

PEPPA PIG
NEW EPISODES | S5 #501 - 526
Every day is an adventure for Peppa Pig! With her family and friends there's always something to smile about, and a whole world of things to discover!
TWO NEW EPISODES EVERY DAY FROM 3 TO 14 JANUARY AT 06:00 WAT / 07:00 CAT / 08:00 EAT

PAW PATROL
NEW EPISODES | S8 #801-803, 805, 807, 810
PAW Patrol is a preschool series starring a pack of six heroic puppies: Chase, Marshall, Rocky, Zuma, Rubble, and Skye, who are led by a tech-savvy 10-year-old boy named Ryder.

WEEKDAYS FROM 10 TO 21 JANUARY
AT 06:55 WAT / 07:55 CAT / 08:55 EAT

BABY SHARK MARATHON!
NEW EPISODES #998-999
EPISODES | S1 #102a, 103-110, 111b
Baby Shark's Big Show! follows Baby Shark and his best friend William as they journey
on fun-filled comedic adventures in their community of Carnivore Cove.

SATURDAY & SUNDAY | 22 - 23 JANUARY 12:00 WAT / 13:00 CAT / 14:00 EAT
PREMIERE EPISODES AT 15:15 WAT / 16:15 CAT / 17:15 EAT

THE ADVENTURES OF PADDINGTON
NEW EPISODES | S2 #207- 212
The Adventures of Paddington is a new version of a familiar bear. It's a heart- warming show about being curious, being good to others, and being part of a loving family.

WEEKDAYS FROM 24 TO 31 JANUARY 08:05 WAT / 09:05 CAT / 10:05 EAT

Nicktoons:

NEW YEAR’S PARTY STUNT
WEEKEND | 08 AND 09 JANUARY
FROM 11:00 WAT/ 12:00 CAT / 13:00 EAT
Celebrate the New Year with SpongeBob SquarePants, The Loud House, The Casagrandesand It’s Pony in this 2 hour weekend stunt!

THE CASAGRANDES S2
BRAND NEW EPISODES | #201-205
WEEKDAYS | 10 TO 21 JANUARY AT 14:40 WAT / 15:40 CAT / 16:40 EAT
The Casagrandes tells the story of Ronnie Anne, an independent, adventurous, 11-year-old who explores city life with her big, loving, multi- generational Mexican-American family.

NICKMUSIC
BRAND NEW SEASON | #2001-2233
SEASON 2
WEEKDAYS | STARTING 24 JANUARY AT 15:00 WAT / 16:00 CAT / 17:00 EAT
NickMusic is a fun filled, family-friendly music show playing fan favourites and up and coming tunes that both parents and kids can enjoy together. Produced locally and hosted by local talent, Lerai Rakoditsoe.

You can find me on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook.

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SPI International Expands Its Offering To More Homes In Africa + Several Cancellations On The Cards For These Series On M-Net, SABC And BET + MultiChoice And Televisa Make TLNovelas A Permanent Channel

"Still making money move", Cardi B

SPI/FilmBox and AXIAN Group are pleased to announce a brand-new distribution deal that makes four channels from SPI’s portfolio available in #Madagascar, #Comoros and #Togo through #TelmaTV and #TogocomTV. The viewers will be able to access FilmBox Africa, FilmBox Arthouse, DocuBox and FightBox in the Premium package.

According to a since deleted source, Timeless Dizi Channel will soon be made available to Zuku TV. The channel was scheduled to launch this month.

Another one bites the dust

South African television primetime could likely claim two more TV victims with the cancellation of the telenovela Legacy on M-Net at 19:00 after two seasons that might very well be followed by the axing of two other local weekday telenovelas, The Estate on SABC3 at 19:00 and Isono on BET (DStv 129) at 21:30.

Both The Estate on SABC3 getting a months-old rebroadcast on SABC1 to try and lure more viewers, as well as Isono on BET, have co-incidentally been produced by the same production company, Clive Morris Productions, and neither have yet been renewed for a second season.

The SABC didn't respond to multiple media queries made over the past week about The Estate and why it hasn't been renewed yet.

Ratings kept falling for The Estate in the tough timeslot reaching only a measley 286 902 viewers during primetime at most on SABC3 during October in the 19:00 timeslot. On SABC1 older episodes of The Estate as part of a repurposed rerun averaged 2.3 million viewers in October.

The Estate that was never a viewership success for SABC3 plunged further in the ratings race and suffered further damage after e.tv launched its House of Zwide earlier this year in the same competitive timeslot.

At a recent red carpet wrap party for Isono neither Clive Morris Productions nor ViacomCBS Networks Africa wanted to say a word about a second season that had also finished production on the first season.

Asked if Isono is cancelled as BET's first locally-produced telenovela, Monde Twala, senior vice president and general manager for ViacomCBS Networks Africa didn't give a specific answer but said "BET Africa remains committed to make significant investment into the local production industry, the launch of our first star-studded daily drama format Isono has been popular with viewers across the continent".

"Africans are among the most devoted and enthusiastic viewers of daily novelas and we are honoured to be a part of this long tradition of true local storytelling."

"We continue to focus on providing audiences with jam-packed locally-brewed content, celebrating black culture and authentic storytelling."

"There will be a number of game-changing announcements for the channel as we get into the new year and we encourage our viewers to keep tuned in for the latest in upcoming local content."

TLNovelas reaches new heights

Tlnovelas, the home of thrilling Mexican telenovelas which launched as a pop-up channel on DStv last year, is now a permanent channel on DStv.

The channel, which remains available on DStv Premium, Compact Plus, Compact and Family, has also been revamped to include bigger, better, premium content and a Portuguese audio option.

Fooled Into Love
Watch Fooled Into Love Mondays to Fridays at 21:30 on tlnovelas (DStv channel 133).

Crown of Tears
Watch Crown of Tears Mondays to Fridays at 20:40 on tlnovelas (DStv channel 133).

I Dare You To Leave
Watch I Dare You To Leave Mondays to Fridays at 22:20 on tlnovelas (DStv channel 133).

Road to Destiny
Watch Road to Destiny Mondays to Fridays at 19:50 on tlnovelas (DStv channel 133).
Tlnovelas (DStv channel 133) is available on DStv Premium, Compact Plus, Compact and Family. To upgrade your existing package, click here. Or if you'd like to Get DStv, find a service that suites your needs here.

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- More Africa Magic channels on DStv???
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- Travel Channel going off air on DStv???
- Could SABC Encore and Children make their way to DStv? 
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- tvN working on becoming permanent in Africa 

ViacomCBS: Could BET Africa Be On The Chopping Block?

BET has been available in Africa for nearly a decade offering a range of shows such as Real Husbands Of Hollywood, The Wendy Williams Show, Being Mary Jane and The Westbrooks.

As years passed, BET has slowly become redundant with most of their lineup consisting of repeats. Wendy which serves as the sole purpose of the brand is often M.I.A.

Earlier this year, Monde Twala, senior vice president and general manager for ViacomCBS Networks Africa and peer lead BET International, announced the end of BET as a linear pay-TV channel in the UK as they divert the brand's focus toward streaming.

It wouldn't surprise me if the same fate awaited BET in Africa perhaps it will even have more success online than it could as a linear service as ViacomCBS continues rolling out Paramount+ across Europe.

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- Is Star Life rebranding into Utsav?
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- Peacock and Paramount+ merge into one hub
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